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LR03 ZSF

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,672 mi
Last recorded100,672 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ZSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,672 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

test re-issued as retest failedto remove item, previous test number 593503233511

Fail 30 Nov 2018 100,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,149 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front shock bottom bushes perished

Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front shock bottom bushes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,551 miles

Signs of oil leak o/s rear hub back plate

Fail 16 Jul 2009 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 59,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,738 miles

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres steped

condensation in off side front headlamp

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,999 miles

both rear tyres steped

condensation in off side front headlamp

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,589 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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LR03 ZSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR03 ZSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR03 ZSF registered?

LR03 ZSF is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LR03 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 ZSF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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